Clinician: Ruta Gupte

Procedure Overview

Periodontal flap surgery performed.
Full surgical PPE utilised including sterile gloves, masks, and gowns.
Written consent confirmed and signed.
Surgery carried out for teeth 47 and 46.
Pre-operative Findings

Pre-operative radiographs reviewed.
Horizontal bone loss and crater-like defects identified in the 47 and 46 regions.
Anaesthesia and Surgical Access

Local anaesthesia administered. Septanest utilised via buccal and lingual infiltrations.
Sulcular incisions performed using 12 and 15c blades.
Papilla preservation technique employed.
Full thickness mucoperiosteal flaps raised.
Reflection carried out to expose the surgical site.
Clinical Findings and Debridement

Granulation tissue identified and removed.
Subgingival calculus and root surface irregularities noted.
Crater-like defects observed clinically upon flap reflection.
Thorough root surface debridement and scaling performed to address irregularities and deposits.
Closure and Post-operative Care

Flaps repositioned and secured.
4-0 resorbable sutures utilised to achieve closure.
Patient provided with comprehensive verbal and written post-operative instructions.
Advice given to maintain a soft diet and avoid hot beverages.
Treatment completed.

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